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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minio Deathdragon (ranked 0 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minio Deathdragon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Deathdragon, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Deathdragon against the cage but Deathdragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deathdragon scores a takedown into full mount!
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 is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Deathdragon looking to finish with strikes here!
Deathdragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deathdragon lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Deathdragon's attempts to control the action.
Deathdragon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deathdragon.
Deathdragon can't control as he wanted to and Johnson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Deathdragon trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Deathdragon stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deathdragon.
Deathdragon shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Deathdragon is controlling him.
Johnson pushes Deathdragon off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deathdragon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deathdragon struggling a bit here.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson working the strikes but Deathdragon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Deathdragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Minio Deathdragon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deathdragon rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Deathdragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Deathdragon won't allow it.
Deathdragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deathdragon tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deathdragon is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Deathdragon is having none of it.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Deathdragon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Deathdragon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Deathdragon has wrist control.
Deathdragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deathdragon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Deathdragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathdragon, not yet.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deathdragon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Deathdragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deathdragon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Deathdragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathdragon wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson lands a head kick. Deathdragon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bobby Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deathdragon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Deathdragon trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathdragon.
Deathdragon throwing strikes but missing.
Deathdragon won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
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 Bobby Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Deathdragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deathdragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson kicks off Deathdragon and gets to his feet.
Deathdragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deathdragon counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathdragon tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Deathdragon drops back down to his feet.
Johnson jumps guard but Deathdragon stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deathdragon is trying to break free.
Deathdragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deathdragon missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Deathdragon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathdragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Deathdragon into the cage.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deathdragon regains guard.
Deathdragon trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deathdragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Deathdragon is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathdragon pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deathdragon is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson tries to kick Deathdragon off but Deathdragon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deathdragon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minio Deathdragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deathdragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deathdragon wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Deathdragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Deathdragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deathdragon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Minio Deathdragon.
I think Deathdragon 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minio Deathdragon!
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FIGHT
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