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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brody Blynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Blynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a head kick. Blynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Blynn throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Blynn closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to break free but Blynn has control.
Blynn goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blynn fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Johnson misses
letting Blynn counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blynn is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blynn moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blynn tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Blynn has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Blynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blynn wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blynn trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Blynn from improving his position.
Blynn trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Blynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blynn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Blynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!
Blynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Blynn counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Blynn saw that one coming.
Blynn dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blynn's head and hops out.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Blynn. Blynn maintains the clinch.
Blynn jumps guard.
Blynn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Blynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blynn fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Blynn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Blynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blynn tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Blynn drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blynn has double underhooks.
Blynn is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Blynn's takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blynn has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blynn has double underhooks.
Blynn jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Blynn.
Blynn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blynn pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Blynn trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Blynn working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blynn wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Blynn looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Blynn clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blynn prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Blynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Blynn pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Blynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson 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.
A close second round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blynn avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Blynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blynn blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Blynn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blynn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Blynn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Blynn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blynn looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blynn misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blynn dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Blynn pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free but Blynn pushes him back against the cage.
Blynn tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Blynn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blynn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blynn tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Blynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blynn forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Blynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Blynn shoots in.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Blynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blynn moves into the clinch.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Blynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Blynn has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Blynn.
Brody Blynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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