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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Wesentlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolf Wesentlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that Wesentlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesentlund also avoids with ease.
Wesentlund doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Wesentlund avoids nicely.
Wesentlund misses with a head kick.
Wesentlund avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesentlund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Wesentlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Wesentlund is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesentlund drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wesentlund's head to control him but Wesentlund postures up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wesentlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wesentlund's back!
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Wesentlund manages to turn into his guard.
Wesentlund showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wesentlund postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wesentlund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wesentlund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson throws a right hand that Wesentlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesentlund also avoids with ease.
Wesentlund really is a fat lump.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Wesentlund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Wesentlund controls from the top position.
Johnson is trying to control Wesentlund's posture but Wesentlund avoids it.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wesentlund has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson looks gassed!
Wesentlund passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wesentlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Wesentlund looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wesentlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Wesentlund scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Wesentlund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wesentlund dominating with strikes here.
Wesentlund 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.
Wesentlund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wesentlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Wesentlund isn't that keen on the idea.
Wesentlund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Wesentlund smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wesentlund. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Wesentlund dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wesentlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a one two! Wesentlund had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Wesentlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wesentlund walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wesentlund's head.
Wesentlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesentlund tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a head kick!
A jab lands there for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesentlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesentlund looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Wesentlund.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Wesentlund shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Wesentlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wesentlund's waist but Wesentlund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Wesentlund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson works over Wesentlund's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wesentlund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Wesentlund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesentlund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesentlund looking to pass the guard.
Rolf Wesentlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wesentlund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wesentlund passes into half guard.
Wesentlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wesentlund is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson pushes Wesentlund off looking to stand but Wesentlund dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesentlund is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Wesentlund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Wesentlund seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wesentlund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wesentlund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wesentlund will feel that in the morning.
Rolf Wesentlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wesentlund.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wesentlund.
Wesentlund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wesentlund has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Wesentlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Wesentlund keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wesentlund, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Wesentlund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wesentlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Wesentlund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wesentlund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Wesentlund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Wesentlund off but Wesentlund keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Wesentlund's hands but Wesentlund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wesentlund scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wesentlund prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wesentlund pushes past his half guard into mount!
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wesentlund get's back to his feet.
Wesentlund fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wesentlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesentlund takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wesentlund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wesentlund circles away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Wesentlund pushes him off.
A head kick by Wesentlund misses
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Wesentlund shrugs it off.
Wesentlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesentlund tries to clinch up.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesentlund blocks a head kick by Johnson.
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.
Wesentlund tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson clinches but Wesentlund breaks the clinch
and Wesentlund counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to hold on but Wesentlund pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Wesentlund.
Wesentlund lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wesentlund avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wesentlund content just to control the position here.
Wesentlund avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf Wesentlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wesentlund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolf Wesentlund!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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