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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Johnson (ranked 3445 p4p, 3104 weight class) and Solomon Iii Tewodros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Iii Tewodros acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Solomon Iii Tewodros!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tewodros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tewodros counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tewodros.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tewodros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson has been working on his balance at Hero Academia, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tewodros.
Johnson defending well as Tewodros loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tewodros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Tewodros misses with an uppercut.
Tewodros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tewodros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Tewodros had a free shot at his head there.
Tewodros throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tewodros throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tewodros scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tewodros's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Tewodros is working from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tewodros keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Tewodros is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tewodros has wrist control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tewodros keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Tewodros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Tewodros's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tewodros trying to control the position here.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Tewodros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tewodros manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Tewodros's guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Iii Tewodros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson shoots and misses
enabling Tewodros to counter with a crisp jab.
Tewodros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Tewodros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tewodros misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tewodros on his heels. He'll look to pass Tewodros's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tewodros keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tewodros can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tewodros sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tewodros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tewodros tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tewodros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tewodros is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Tewodros looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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