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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Revenge by Danger Mouse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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172 cm
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
John Simons III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons III is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Simons III has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simons III isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Simons III on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
That's two 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.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simons III tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Johnson controls the position.
Simons III is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simons III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Simons III is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Simons III looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simons III is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Simons III to control.
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Simons III rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is thwarting Simons III's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is taking a breather. Simons III says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons III has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III 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.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simons III sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Simons III defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simons III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brian Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simons III trying to control here.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simons III!
Simons III is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Simons III can't escape the position.
Simons III tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simons III hang on?
Johnson controlling from mount.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simons III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Simons III to control.
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simons III is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson clearly takes 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.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III 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 Simons III.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simons III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simons III's arms.
Simons III doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Simons III up and slammed him! Simons III can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Johnson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simons III's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simons III regains half guard.
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Simons III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson had his way with John Simons III in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Simons III with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simons III's guard.
Simons III working a defensive guard here.
Simons III working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Simons III won't allow it.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Simons III defending well.
Simons III gets back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Simons III is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson has control of an arm but Simons III manages to advance to Johnson's back!
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Simons III manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Johnson wants to hold on but Simons III pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Johnson won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Johnson!
Brian Johnson retains his featherweight title!
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