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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Herbert (ranked 5084 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Johnson (ranked 5073 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhys Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herbert throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Herbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herbert circles away.
Nice jab there from Herbert.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Herbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Herbert.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herbert sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herbert trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Herbert is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Herbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson throws an elbow but Herbert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Herbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Herbert.
Come on Herbert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Herbert. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Herbert attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herbert counters by clinching up.
Herbert is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Herbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Mickey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Herbert counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herbert.
Rhys Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herbert breaks from the clinch.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Herbert misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herbert throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Herbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herbert is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Herbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Herbert circles away easily
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Herbert from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Herbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herbert is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Herbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herbert's waist but Herbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herbert tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson gets control of Herbert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herbert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Herbert from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhys Herbert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson has Herbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbert jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Herbert is having none of it.
Johnson controlling Herbert's posture.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Herbert. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Herbert.
Herbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herbert counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Herbert.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Herbert shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Herbert sprawls well.
Herbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Herbert steps away.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Herbert tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson goes for a double leg but Herbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herbert continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herbert tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herbert.
Herbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Herbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herbert fails to land the takedown.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herbert pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herbert controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Johnson!
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