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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curt Johnson (ranked 3974 p4p, 4171 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Curt Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 58 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard.
Magomedsharipov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedsharipov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Magomedsharipov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Magomedsharipov!
Magomedsharipov prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson 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 is fighting to break Magomedsharipov's control of his arms but Magomedsharipov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedsharipov's brow.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson postures up in Magomedsharipov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedsharipov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedsharipov, which made it look bad.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tests Magomedsharipov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curt Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedsharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curt Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedsharipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedsharipov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedsharipov drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Magomedsharipov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson leaves Magomedsharipov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedsharipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Magomedsharipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedsharipov as he jumps to the side.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Magomedsharipov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov looking for a takedown.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Magomedsharipov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedsharipov has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedsharipov wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomedsharipov gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Magomedsharipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedsharipov blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Johnson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedsharipov, which made it look bad.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedsharipov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedsharipov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Magomedsharipov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Magomedsharipov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedsharipov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Magomedsharipov is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Magomedsharipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson pulls Magomedsharipov in to control the position.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Magomedsharipov circles away easily
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedsharipov just content to control the position.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedsharipov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedsharipov controlling from side mount.
Magomedsharipov is continuing to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson stops Magomedsharipov from passing to mount.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedsharipov prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Magomedsharipov unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedsharipov looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Curt Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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