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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Mikael Johansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johansson can pounce on him.
Satan connects with a single shot there.
Satan lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson throws a right hand that Satan ducks under and follows up with a left that Satan also avoids with ease.
Satan is looking to clinch.
Mikael Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Satan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan looking to control.
Johansson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Satan misses with a leg kick.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson misses with a low kick.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan staying out of range there.
Satan dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
Johansson swings for the body but Satan moves out of range.
Satan blocks a jab.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Satan blocks a leg kick.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satan counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satan wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Satan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Satan feints and then cracks Johansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johansson down.
Satan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satan manages to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Satan drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johansson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi Boot Camp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Satan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satan wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Satan is still trying to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan dominated that round.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Satan avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Satan on the side of the head.
Satan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johansson to the mat! Johansson manages to get full guard.
Damien Satan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Satan from controlling successfully.
Satan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Satan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
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.
Johansson is trying to control the position but Satan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satan wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Satan wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Satan trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Satan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Satan trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Satan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Satan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is not content to let Satan control the position.
The ground and pound from Satan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Satan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Satan working the head with strikes.
Satan misses with the ground and pound.
Satan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Satan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Satan's guard! Nice work there by Johansson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johansson defends well.
Satan looking for a guillotine here but Johansson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johansson throws a head kick but Satan moves out of range.
Satan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johansson is fending him off so far but Satan persists. Nope, Johansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Johansson.
Satan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Satan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Satan. Johansson shrugs it off though.
Satan scores with a punch to the head.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson throws a head kick but Satan moves out of range.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satan cracks the inside of Johansson's front leg.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Satan scores with a jab. Johansson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mikael Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson lands with a kick to the temple. Satan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Damien Satan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Satan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mikael Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Satan.
Jab by Satan.
Satan thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
Satan misses with a series of wild punches.
Satan jabs at Johansson's body.
Satan wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson tries to score with a low kick but Satan moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Satan checks it well.
Satan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Satan dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satan scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Satan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Satan tries to pass.
Satan advances position into side control!
Damien Satan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan trying to control the position but Johansson is working away.
Satan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Satan trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Satan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Satan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
A relieved looking Damien Satan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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