PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ewoud Roelof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleece Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Roelof
vs
Johnson

198 cm
29
185 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
185 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

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Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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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 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ewoud Roelof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roelof lands a body shot.
Roelof takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Roelof moved out of range.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Roelof counters with a stiff right hand.
Roelof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roelof takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roelof cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Roelof takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Roelof moves out of range easily.

Roelof rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Roelof trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Roelof won't want to take too many of those.
Our sources have told us that Roelof has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Roelof.
Roelof really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Roelof.
Roelof is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roelof's face.

It looks like Ewoud Roelof has been cut.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roelof.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roelof lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roelof lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Roelof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Roelof avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Roelof avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Roelof blocks an elbow strike.
Roelof lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roelof.
Roelof lands a nice knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roelof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roelof.
Roelof landing knees to the body.
Roelof swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Roelof takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson avoiding damage as Roelof throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Roelof misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roelof.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roelof blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roelof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roelof lands a shoulder strike.
Roelof misses with an elbow over the top.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roelof moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roelof throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Roelof.
Roelof blocks a leg kick.
Roelof scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a push kick but Roelof slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Roelof tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roelof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Roelof on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson slips a straight right by Roelof.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Roelof counter with a right hand.
Roelof lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Roelof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roelof bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roelof connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Roelof as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roelof lands an overhand right.
Roelof fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roelof.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roelof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Roelof's head.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Roelof cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roelof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
Roelof uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roelof lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roelof.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws the left hand but Roelof avoids the punch easily.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Roelof counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewoud Roelof dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson thuds a left hand into Roelof's body.
Roelof is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roelof slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Roelof is rocked!
That kick from Johnson tenderised Roelof's leg. Roelof is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Roelof lands with a right hand.
Roelof throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roelof.
Johnson walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roelof tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson thows a body kick. Roelof tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson throws a push kick but Roelof slaps the foot to one side.
Roelof swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roelof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Roelof's shoulder, as Roelof tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Roelof lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Roelof.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Roelof on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson with a jab.
Oh Roelof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ewoud Roelof's cut is getting worse.
Johnson digs a good hook to Roelof's body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Roelof.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Roelof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roelof under the eye.
Johnson lands a jab to Roelof's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoelof.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Roelof saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roelof tries to clinch up.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roelof manages to avoid it.
Roelof seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Roelof counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson pushes Roelof away with a front kick.
Roelof throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Roelof shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roelof.
Johnson is looking to slow Roelof down with leg kicks.
Roelof checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a hook but Roelof blocks it.
Roelof scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Roelof checks a leg kick nicely.
Fleece Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roelof lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roelof throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roelof's calf.
Roelof throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Roelof throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling Roelof to counter with a crisp jab.
Roelof connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Roelof counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roelof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roelof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roelof misses with a low kick.
Johnson slips under a jab from Roelof.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roelof displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Roelof moves his leg out of the way.
Roelof walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Roelof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roelof.
Roelof takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roelof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roelof misses with a hook.
Roelof with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roelof throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws the left hand but Roelof avoids the punch easily.
Roelof was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Roelof jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Roelof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson takes one on the button.
Roelof slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roelof throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.

Roelof has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Roelof avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Roelof misses with an elbow over the top.
Roelof landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roelof avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roelof doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Roelof avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roelof lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Roelof.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roelof lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Roelof lands an elbow inside.
Roelof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roelof pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Roelof digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roelof misses with a body punch.
Roelof lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Roelof scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Roelof lands with a right to the head.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roelof scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roelof lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roelof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Johnson is rocked!
Roelof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Roelof finish him?
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Roelof lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roelof.
Roelof lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Roelof cracks Johnson with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Johnson goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Johnson wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ewoud Roelof!
Ewoud Roelof seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.