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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jackson (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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274 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Jackson.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
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 sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
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.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Johnson 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 Jackson!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Jackson looking to pass the 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.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
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.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robert Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Johnson's lack of action.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Matt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Johnson.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Johnson!
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FIGHT
RATING
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