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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Johansson (ranked 3414 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Heinrich Wilheim (ranked 446 p4p, 360 weight class). Wilheim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russian Village Boys "Cyka". Heinrich Wilheim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johan Johansson's chin.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Wilheim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilheim's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilheim is staying active underneath Johansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilheim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johansson trying to control from half guard but Wilheim is working away.
Johansson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilheim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johansson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johansson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilheim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilheim actively working from the bottom here.
Wilheim wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
Johansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilheim is not content to let Johansson control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilheim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Wilheim keeps moving.
Wilheim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilheim's head.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Wilheim keeps moving.
Johansson stays in close to Wilheim's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heinrich Wilheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson shoots in but Wilheim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilheim with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Wilheim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but Wilheim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilheim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Wilheim misses with a wild combination.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilheim as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilheim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilheim throws out the jab.
Wilheim fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilheim tries to keep at a distance but Johansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilheim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilheim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Wilheim struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johansson fails to pull guard.
Johansson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilheim smiles and moves away.
Wilheim looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Wilheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilheim throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heinrich Wilheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilheim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johansson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johansson 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.
Johansson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilheim wants to control but Johansson is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Wilheim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilheim throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Good exchange - Wilheim coming out on top.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilheim.
Johansson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilheim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilheim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilheim throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Wilheim gets double underhooks and turns Johansson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilheim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Wilheim won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilheim throws an elbow but misses.
Wilheim is working Johansson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson jumps guard but Wilheim stands there with Johansson around his waist. Johansson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wilheim.
It looks like Johan Johansson has been cut.
Wilheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilheim throws a series of punches but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson dives in and grabs Wilheim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilheim pushes down on Johansson's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Wilheim.
Johansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilheim avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilheim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilheim throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johansson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johansson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilheim pushes Johansson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilheim lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilheim as he jumps to the side.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson slips a straight right by Wilheim.
Johansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johansson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Wilheim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wilheim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johansson swings around for an armbar but Wilheim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johansson's guard.
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilheim wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Johansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilheim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilheim wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Johansson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilheim pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilheim is thwarting Johansson's attempts to control the position.
Johansson is controlling Wilheim's trapped leg to prevent Wilheim from advancing to side control.
Wilheim is working for a kimura but Johansson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilheim postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johansson to stand up.
Wilheim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilheim's waist but Wilheim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johansson off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Wilheim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Johansson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilheim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilheim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Wilheim. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Heinrich Wilheim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilheim!
Johansson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Johansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilheim's half guard.
Johan Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilheim is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson works his way into full mount!
Wilheim has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johansson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johansson thowing shots but they're missing.
Johansson tries to control but Wilheim wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilheim is trying to escape the mount.
Johansson looking to finish Wilheim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilheim!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johansson punching from mount but Wilheim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johansson tries to control but Wilheim wriggling away.
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilheim hang on?
Johansson unloads with some shots from mount but Wilheim bucks and avoids them well.
Johansson lands with some strikes.
Johansson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilheim turns into him and now he's in Johansson's guard.
Wilheim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Wilheim is pushing down on Johansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johansson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilheim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilheim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johansson gets full guard.
Wilheim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johansson's guard.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilheim passes Johansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four 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.
Wilheim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilheim avoids the attempt from Johansson to control.
Wilheim is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Wilheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johan Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson shoots in but Wilheim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilheim defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Wilheim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilheim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Wilheim!
An out of breath Heinrich Wilheim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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