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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Burns squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson has hold of Burns's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burns manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson slips under a jab from Burns.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
It looks like Ricky Burns has been cut.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Burns.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Burns's guard.
Johnson won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burns's back.
Johnson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Burns is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson moves into full mount! Burns won't be happy about that!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burns is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ricky Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Bob Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson won't let Burns get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burns for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burns is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burns is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Bob Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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