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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deshawn Moses's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Moses tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Moses gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Moses is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Moses holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moses wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deshawn Moses.
Moses scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Moses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moses's head.
It looks like Deshawn Moses has been cut.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deshawn Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Johnson.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Moses leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moses moves into the clinch.
Johnson has Moses pressed against the cage, preventing Moses from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moses just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moses is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moses - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moses seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Moses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jethro Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Moses.
Johnson dives in and grabs Moses's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moses pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Moses throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Moses misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moses avoids it really well and circles away.
Moses thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Moses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Moses is avoiding it.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Moses.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moses will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moses pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Moses's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moses misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moses defends it well.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Moses.
Moses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moses pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Moses circles away easily
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deshawn Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Moses.
Moses tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Moses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moses could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Moses gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Moses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Moses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses 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.
Moses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moses is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Moses is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson shoots in but Moses avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Moses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson slips a straight right by Moses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Moses counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Moses does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Moses dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Moses's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moses attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Moses misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Moses pushes him away.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Moses counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Deshawn Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moses.
Moses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Moses avoids nicely.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away.
Moses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moses throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Moses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deshawn Moses is winning the standup battle so far.
Moses moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Moses counters with a straight right hand.
Moses loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Moses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Moses pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moses misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson closes the distance but Moses moves to the side
and Moses counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson digs a good hook to Moses's body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Moses manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moses misses with a wild combination.
Moses misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Moses showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moses, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Moses!
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energy
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