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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Not Afraid. Artist has chosen Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Artist is avoiding it.
Artist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Artist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artist wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Artist working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Artist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
Artist throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Artist is aware though and is defending well.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to control. Artist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Artist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Artist looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well.
Artist is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a breather. Artist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Artist defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Artist is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is stalling here. Artist 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 Artist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Artist scores with punches from side control.
Artist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Artist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Artist but great work by Johnson.
Johnson taking a break here but Artist is having none of it and regains half guard.
Artist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson looking to control but Artist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Artist shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Artist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Artist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Artist.
Johnson throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Artist is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Artist's guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Artist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Artist in his guard.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artist chips away with some ground and pound.
Artist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Artist controlling him for the moment.
Artist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Artist is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is rocked!
Artist 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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artist keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Artist is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Artist actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
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 goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Artist is on top in guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Artist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Artist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Artist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Artist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Artist circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Artist drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Artist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
Artist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Artist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Artist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Artist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Artist has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Artist's face.
Artist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Artist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Artist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Artist blocks it.
Artist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Artist.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artist is defending well for now.
Artist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artist wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Artists head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Artist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Artist dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Artist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Artist's legs - danger averted.
Johnson pushing down on Artist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Artist sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Artist takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Artist is keeping the position.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Artist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Artist has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Artist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Artist!
An out of breath The Artist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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