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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 24318 p4p, 5348 weight class) and Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at Da Rocha's ribcage but misses.
Da Rocha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Rocha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Rocha misses the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Da Rocha is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Da Rocha as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Da Rocha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Rocha 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.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Rocha.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson is standing up over Da Rocha. Da Rocha looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position but Da Rocha is working away.
Da Rocha looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to control but Da Rocha wriggling away.
Johnson is really struggling to control Da Rocha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Rocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Da Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Rocha can't escape the position.
Johnson trying to control but Da Rocha is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Rocha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Johnson backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Rocha. Da Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Rocha. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Nice sprawl there from Da Rocha as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Rocha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Rocha circles away.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Rocha connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Rocha swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Da Rocha. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Da Rocha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Da Rocha just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Da Rocha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to wear down Da Rocha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Da Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Rocha misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Rocha lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Da Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Rocha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Rocha swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Da Rocha.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Da Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Da Rocha lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Da Rocha leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Rocha lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Rocha tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Rocha to the ground. Da Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Da Rocha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Rocha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Da Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Rocha with a jab.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Rocha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Da Rocha stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Rocha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Da Rocha manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Rocha's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Da Rocha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Rocha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
Da Rocha tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is hanging on to Da Rocha's back as he tries to escape.
Da Rocha trying to control but not successfully.
Da Rocha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Rocha, which made it look bad.
Da Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Rocha throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Da Rocha.
Nice cross by Da Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Rocha sprawls well. Da Rocha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Da Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Da Rocha throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Rocha moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Da Rocha. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Da Rocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Da Rocha lands.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Rocha leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Johnson backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Da Rocha scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Rocha's waist but Da Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Rocha cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Da Rocha sprawls well.
Da Rocha lands a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Jab by Da Rocha.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Da Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Rocha throws out a powerful jab.
Da Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Da Rocha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Da Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Rocha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Rocha 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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