Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2018 12:35:23 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Anthony Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jason Miller raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Now Anthony Johnson put his title in contention against Mayhem.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Anthony Johnson and Jason Miller touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Anthony Johnson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Johnson!
Mayhem is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Mayhem is connecting with a few punches
Mayhem throws a lazy kick
Rumble blocks and keeps his distance.
Rumble misses a step and Jason Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mayhem is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jason Miller is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Jason Miller looks to mount Anthony Johnson...
Jason Miller slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason Miller is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Jason Miller throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Rumble breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason Miller is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jason Miller in his guard...
Jason Miller keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason Miller is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
1:28 Round 1 and Rumble is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Mayhem blocks them effectively.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason Miller to fight back!
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jason Miller in his guard...
Anthony Johnson gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason Miller is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Mayhem's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mayhem's side.
Jason Miller is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Mayhem's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mayhem blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Jason Miller tries to take advantage...
Mayhem use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anthony Johnson holds Jason Miller and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jason Miller is in closed guard over Rumble
Mayhem is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason Miller!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Jason Miller
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mayhem's being punished here!
Mayhem has a small cut in his Forehead
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Jason Miller
Jason Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Jason Miller gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Mayhem
Anthony Johnson looks to posture up and open Jason Miller's guard...
Anthony Johnson forces Jason Miller to open his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mayhem
Rumble tries to open up Jason Miller's defense faking a few punches.
Jason Miller wraps his arms around Rumble's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mayhem
Mayhem tries to close his guard around Rumble
He succeeds!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Mayhem
Mayhem tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mayhem uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Mayhem
Rumble is in closed guard... Mayhem tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Every time Jason Miller attempts to get inside
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Mayhem to try and defend better.
Mayhem has a small cut in his Mouth
Jason Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anthony Johnson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Mayhem, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mayhem is wobbling!
Mayhem has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mayhem pushes Anthony Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anthony Johnson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mayhem's face
Anthony Johnson and Mayhem engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mayhem blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jason Miller's cheek! Mayhem stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jason Miller's Left cheek
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Mayhem staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble is standing while Mayhem is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Jason Miller is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Mayhem was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by TKO (GnP) at 4:37 Round 1
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Statistics: Jason Miller
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Anthony Johnson defends the Middleweight title!
Miller did better than anyone expected.