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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes into the arena with The German National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Spewak.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spewak lands a with a good body shot.
Spewak throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Spewak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Spewak does no damage.
Spewak looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Spewak keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spewak throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Spewak misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson slips under a jab from Spewak.
Johnson moves out of range as Spewak throws a body kick.
That's two 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.
Johnson throws a push kick but Spewak slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a head kick but Spewak moves out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Spewak counters with a body kick.
Spewak throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Spewak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Spewak finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to clinch but Spewak moves out of range.
Johnson lands a head kick. Spewak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spewak throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Spewak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Spewak keeps the fight on the outside.
Spewak throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Spewak circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spewak thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Spewak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spewak misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a head kick but Spewak moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson lands a head kick!
Spewak throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Spewak misses with a straight right.
Spewak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Spewak misses.
Spewak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spewak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Spewak takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Robb Spewak has been cut.
Spewak throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spewak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Spewak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spewak tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Spewak.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Spewak moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Spewak misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spewak's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Spewak moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Robb Spewak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Spewak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spewak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Spewak misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spewak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Spewak misses its intended target.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Spewak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spewak throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Spewak.
Spewak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spewak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
John Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Spewak circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Spewak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spewak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Spewak misses.
Spewak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spewak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spewak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spewak tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spewak throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spewak moves out of range of the body kick.
Spewak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spewak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spewak, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spewak has double underhooks.
Spewak can't break the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Spewak slips a straight right by Johnson.
Spewak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Spewak takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spewak throws out the jab.
Spewak avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spewak misses with a low kick.
Spewak misses with a looping left.
Spewak blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Spewak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Spewak misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spewak.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Spewak avoids nicely.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spewak.
Johnson moves out of range as Spewak strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spewak scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Spewak moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Spewak. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Spewak misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spewak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Spewak blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Spewak stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak checks a leg kick.
Spewak throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson cracks Spewak with an open hand slap.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Spewak counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Spewak counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spewak takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Spewak is having none of it.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Spewak saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Spewak moves out of range easily.
Spewak throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Spewak moves out of range.
Spewak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 misses with a head kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Spewak blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Spewak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Johnson.
Spewak takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spewak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spewak thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Spewak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Spewak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spewak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Spewak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Spewak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spewak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spewak avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spewak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Spewak.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Spewak takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 lands a nice looking body kick.
Spewak blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Spewak misses with an uppercut.
Robb Spewak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spewak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Spewak
and Johnson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Johnson looking to finish!
Spewak is rocked!
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spewak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spewak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Spewak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
John Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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RATING
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