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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar John (ranked 2825 p4p, 3463 weight class) and Logan Mahoney (ranked 321 p4p, 374 weight class). Edgar John could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Logan Mahoney's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahoney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite John's efforts to push away.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from John.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney displaying some good clinch control by pressing John up against the cage.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney is stalling here.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.
John working hard to break the clinch.
John tries a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahoney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Mahoney trying to stall but John improves his position.
John letting Mahoney take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to stall but John uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
John tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
John tries to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling the position.
John jumps guard and drags Mahoney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
John keeping moving, preventing Mahoney from controlling successfully.
Mahoney trying to stand up but can't free himself from John's guard.
John keeping full guard, as Mahoney tries to pass.
Mahoney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four 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.
Mahoney looking to sit in guard and control but John gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mahoney is trying to hold John in close to prevent damage but John has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahoney trying to get back to full guard but John takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John avoids the attempt from Mahoney to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mahoney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into John's ribcage.
John wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahoney scores a nice knee to the body.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, John throws an elbow but misses.
John takes a knee right on the jaw!
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahoney is defending well.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
It looks like Edgar John has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.
Mahoney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahoney can turn it around.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Logan Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Mahoney.
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
John pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mahoney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahoney lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
John is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mahoney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
Mahoney controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahoney stalls.
Mahoney continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edgar John's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mahoney pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John letting Mahoney take a breather here.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahoney.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
John takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahoney pressing his opponent against the cage.
John takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahoney has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles John - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Mahoney, and another! John is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Logan Mahoney!
Logan Mahoney really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Edgar John was interviewed post fight and said 'We win and we lose, it’s about the journey folks. I’ll be back.'.
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hype
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FIGHT
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