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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. Quinn Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinn Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Shawn Larkin has been cut.
Nice combo by Johnson! Oh, that's hurt him - Larkin falls to the canvas and Johnson follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin regains half guard.
Larkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larkin.
Larkin looking to control.
Larkin has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Larkin wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larkin there!
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson cracks Larkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Larkin regains half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson throwing shots but Larkin is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson dives in and grabs Larkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to clinch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larkin as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Shawn Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Johnson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shawn Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larkin misses with a hook.
A left lands for Johnson.
Larkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Larkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Larkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin 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.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half 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.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Larkin 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. Larkin eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Larkin crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
Larkin is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Larkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Larkin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
Larkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin taking shots to the head.
Johnson blocks Larkin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Larkin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin can't escape the position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Larkin looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Larkin shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Larkin wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin trying to control the position.
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.
Larkin trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Quinn Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin is trying to keep Johnson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Larkin wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Quinn Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shawn Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quinn Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson motions for Larkin to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Larkin jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Larkin around his waist. Larkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larkin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Larkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Larkin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Larkin didn't see that one coming.
Larkin shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A big right from Larkin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Larkin seems unphased.
Shawn Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Larkin scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Johnson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larkin doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Larkin with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Larkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Larkin scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larkin tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin looks to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into range but Larkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quinn Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Larkin has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is thwarting Larkin's attempts to control the position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Shawn Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Johnson!
Quinn Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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