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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Hunt (ranked 2403 p4p, 222 weight class) and Boi Johnson (ranked 1937 p4p, 189 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Graham Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
Hunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt showing good submission defense here.
Johnson is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson is punishing Hunt with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Hunt covers up.
Hunt tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Johnson is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt.
Johnson has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Hunt won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson pulls Hunt in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunt's guard.
Johnson postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Boi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Johnson works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt.
Johnson throws an elbow but Hunt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Hunt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is controlling Hunt's posture.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Johnson distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt 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.
Hunt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hunt won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Boi Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Graham Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boi Johnson!
Boi Johnson is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Boi Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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