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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slick Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuBrul moves into the clinch.
DuBrul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DuBrul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DuBrul breaks the clinch.
DuBrul swinging wilding here.
DuBrul darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
DuBrul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DuBrul wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, DuBrul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by DuBrul!
DuBrul is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DuBrul tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
DuBrul cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DuBrul manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but DuBrul is retaining full guard.
DuBrul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DuBrul looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBrul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
DuBrul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but DuBrul is keeping the position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by DuBrul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DuBrul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
DuBrul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
DuBrul is looking for a sweep.
DuBrul defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson tries for a kimura but DuBrul is defending well.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DuBrul is avoiding damage well.
DuBrul is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DuBrul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on DuBrul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DuBrul manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on DuBrul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DuBrul.
DuBrul regains half guard.
DuBrul trying to control but Johnson postures up.
DuBrul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul trying to control here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but DuBrul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson moves into full mount! DuBrul won't be happy about that!
DuBrul is trying to stand.
DuBrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DuBrul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DuBrul tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but DuBrul circles away.
DuBrul shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
DuBrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DuBrul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
DuBrul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DuBrul as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
DuBrul wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson cracks DuBrul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson won't let DuBrul get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Johnson works his way to his opponent's back.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but DuBrul is defending it well.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
DuBrul is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Johnson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DuBrul is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson is trying to stick to DuBrul's back but DuBrul is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DuBrul.
Slick Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
DuBrul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DuBrul has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
DuBrul won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
DuBrul with a flurry of punches that miss.
DuBrul won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DuBrul manages to get himself to full guard.
DuBrul controlling the position.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but DuBrul defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuBrul keeps working.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DuBrul is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is thwarting DuBrul's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DuBrul throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DuBrul avoids it.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but DuBrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson prevents DuBrul from getting back to his feet.
DuBrul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but DuBrul is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DuBrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DuBrul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DuBrul fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from DuBrul.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DuBrul counters with a two punch combo.
DuBrul misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. DuBrul fights it but they end up in guard.
DuBrul keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but DuBrul blocks nicely.
Johnson pushing down on DuBrul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but DuBrul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson throwing shots but DuBrul is blocking nicely.
DuBrul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
DuBrul is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into DuBrul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DuBrul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DuBrul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
DuBrul is looking for a sweep.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
DuBrul can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
DuBrul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in DuBrul's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
DuBrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is pushing down on DuBrul's leg trying to pass to half guard. DuBrul is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but DuBrul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DuBrul wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DuBrul, who protects the arm well.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson throws an elbow but DuBrul slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuBrul keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position.
DuBrul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on DuBrul's thigh, looking to free his foot. DuBrul is holding on for now.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DuBrul has managed to free his arm - good work.
DuBrul wants to get back to full guard.
DuBrul is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Johnson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuBrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by DuBrul.
Jaxson DuBrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DuBrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson wants to clinch up but DuBrul keeps it at a distance.
DuBrul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DuBrul clinches with his opponent.
DuBrul manages to break the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from DuBrul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
DuBrul has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but DuBrul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DuBrul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DuBrul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DuBrul.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DuBrul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
DuBrul is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DuBrul looks like he's trying to stand up.
DuBrul is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson trying to control the action but DuBrul is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DuBrul was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DuBrul dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but DuBrul pushes his legs off easily.
DuBrul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DuBrul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DuBrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DuBrul preventing the sweep.
DuBrul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
DuBrul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DuBrul decides to stand back up. DuBrul steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuBrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DuBrul clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DuBrul's guard now.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DuBrul's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but DuBrul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but DuBrul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to pass DuBrul's guard but actually DuBrul recovers to full guard.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but DuBrul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but DuBrul is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Johnson had his way with Jaxson DuBrul in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but DuBrul pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by DuBrul.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but DuBrul pushes him off.
DuBrul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots and misses
and DuBrul counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuBrul scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
DuBrul wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DuBrul is one step ahead there.
Johnson has his foot on DuBrul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DuBrul works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DuBrul stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DuBrul counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at DuBrul to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuBrul with a jab.
DuBrul misses with the combination.
DuBrul lands a nice looking body shot.
DuBrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DuBrul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
DuBrul throws a couple of heel strikes.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson passes DuBrul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can DuBrul defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - DuBrul is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slick Johnson!
Slick Johnson retains his middleweight title!
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RATING
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