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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Korbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korbett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Fight Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Korbett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Korbett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Korbett is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korbett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Korbett, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Korbett against the cage but Korbett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Korbett circles away.
Korbett shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korbett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korbett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korbett wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Korbett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korbett throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson has his hands on Korbett's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his feet on Korbett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Korbett blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korbett breaks from the clinch.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Korbett wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korbett tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korbett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Korbett tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Korbett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Korbett.
Korbett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korbett wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korbett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Korbett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Korbett finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korbett slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Korbett pushes him off.
Korbett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korbett stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Korbett back into the cage.
Korbett breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Korbett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
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!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Korbett keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Korbett.
Korbett tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson is trying to buck Korbett off.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korbett off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett wants to get back to his feet.
Korbett wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korbett tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korbett misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Korbett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korbett stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Korbett tries a head kick but it misses.
Korbett shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korbett tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korbett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Korbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korbett fails to pull guard.
Korbett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korbett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korbett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Korbett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korbett as he avoids it easily.
Korbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Korbett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Korbett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson has Korbett pressed against the cage, preventing Korbett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets control of Korbett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korbett manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korbett 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.
Korbett is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korbett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Korbett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korbett manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Korbett's guard.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korbett, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson darts in and clinches Korbett up against the cage.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Korbett misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Korbett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korbett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Korbett rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korbett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Korbett.
Korbett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Korbett misses with a body punch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Korbett breaks the clinch.
Korbett goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Korbett looking for a takedown.
Korbett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson has Korbett pressed against the cage, preventing Korbett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Korbett's takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Korbett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Korbett has control.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Korbett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korbett wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Korbett looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korbett's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson gets to his feet. Korbett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korbett counters with a thumping low kick.
Korbett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Korbett.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Korbett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korbett misses with an uppercut.
Korbett moves into the clinch.
Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Korbett or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korbett's guard.
Korbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korbett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Korbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korbett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Korbett.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson shoots in but Korbett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight as a draw!
Anthony Johnson wins by majority decision!
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energy
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hype
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