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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Rich!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in and clinches Rich up against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Rich has control.
Rich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson jumps guard but Rich stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rich is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rich.
Michael Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Rich.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Rich is blocking nicely.
Rich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rich manages to break the clinch.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Rich looking for a takedown.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Rich keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rich.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Rich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Rich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rich keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Rich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Rich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rich keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Rich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rich is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rich trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Rich won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Rich keeps it at a distance.
Rich throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Rich scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Rich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control.
Rich works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich content to stall in guard here.
Rich trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rich prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jhon Rich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot by Rich.
Johnson dives in and grabs Rich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rich pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Rich circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Rich.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rich tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Rich.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rich.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Rich circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rich is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Rich keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Rich.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rich blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson gets control of Rich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Rich tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rich controlling him for the moment.
Rich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Rich wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson gets to his feet. Rich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rich is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rich gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson darts in and clinches Rich up against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rich stops Johnson from standing up.
Rich trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Rich is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rich controlling him for the moment.
Rich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Rich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Rich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rich dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Rich's head and hops out.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rich has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rich's waist but Rich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Rich misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Rich is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Rich wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson has his hands on Rich's head, controlling the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rich on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Rich isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Rich in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rich.
Rich misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Rich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Rich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Rich.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Rich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rich won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Rich landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rich distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Rich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Rich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rich.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is pressing down on Rich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Rich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Rich has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rich's guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to stand but Rich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Rich controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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