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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zslevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zslevski manages to avoid it.
Zslevski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zslevski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Zslevski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnsson did well to prevent Zslevski getting side control.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but Johnsson defending well.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Zslevski has control of the leg.
Zslevski trying to control from half guard but Johnsson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zslevski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zslevski is looking to advance position but Johnsson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zslevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnsson defends it well.
Johnsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Zslevski has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnsson tries to reverse the position but Zslevski maintains control.
Zslevski goes for an armbar but Johnsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnsson.
Zslevski working for a triangle but Johnsson defends it easily.
Zslevski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnsson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson is looking for a triangle but Zslevski pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Johnsson is keeping the position.
Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Zslevski wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnsson blocks the body kick.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zslevski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zslevski was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Johnsson will probably get the nod.
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.
Zslevski throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Zslevski tries to move into range but Johnsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Asmir Zslevski has been cut.
Zslevski avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Zslevski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Zslevski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Zslevski.
Johnsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zslevski rather than just go for the knockout.
Zslevski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zslevski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zslevski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zslevski.
Zslevski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zslevski misses with a wild body shot.
Zslevski ducks right into an uppercut from Johnsson.
Zslevski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
Zslevski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnsson is trying to hold Zslevski in close to prevent damage but Zslevski has managed to pass into half guard.
Zslevski seems to be working for a kimura but Johnsson defends the submission attempt.
Zslevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zslevski controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnsson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Zslevski's head to control him but Zslevski postures up.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Zslevski is controlling well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zslevski is just out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson looks to land a combination. Zslevski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zslevski misses with a body kick.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zslevski escapes and throws Johnsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zslevski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnsson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asmir Zslevski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zslevski.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the body
and Zslevski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnsson thinking.
Zslevski misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnsson.
A head kick misses from Zslevski.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the body
and Zslevski counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zslevski looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Zslevski wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsson but Johnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Zslevski moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Zslevski slips under a jab.
Zslevski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zslevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Zslevski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zslevski.
Johnsson thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Zslevski lands.
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and Zslevski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zslevski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Zslevski moves out of range.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zslevski tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zslevski punishes Johnsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zslevski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asmir Zslevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zslevski was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zslevski manages to avoid it.
Zslevski throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski tries to work over Johnsson's front leg with a kick but Johnsson checks it.
Zslevski misses with a takedown
and Johnsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Johnsson finds it's way through Zslevski's defenses.
Zslevski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zslevski.
Zslevski throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jim Johnsson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Asmir Zslevski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Zslevski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zslevski connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Johnsson. No joy for Zslevski on that attempt.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zslevski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnsson sprawls well. Johnsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zslevski gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski with a jab.
Zslevski throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zslevski misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a two punch combo.
Zslevski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that Zslevski avoids nicely.
Zslevski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asmir Zslevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Zslevski counters with a left to the body.
Johnsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zslevski digs a good hook to Johnsson's body.
Nice sprawl there from Johnsson as Zslevski shoots in.
Zslevski misses the jab.
Johnsson throws a nice looking combination but Zslevski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zslevski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zslevski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zslevski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Zslevski.
No joy there for Johnsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsson looks to land a combination. Zslevski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jim Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson lands a slapping body shot.
Zslevski misses with a takedown
and Johnsson counters with a left to the body.
Johnsson misses with a double jab
and Zslevski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson throws a combination. Zslevski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Zslevski.
Zslevski thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Zslevski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Asmir Zslevski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Johnsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zslevski takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Zslevski tries for a takedown but Johnsson circles away easily
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zslevski throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Zslevski looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Zslevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zslevski misses its intended target.
Zslevski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zslevski counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnsson misses with a body punch
and Zslevski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zslevski moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Zslevski moves out of range.
Zslevski shoots and misses
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zslevski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski shoots and misses
and Johnsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asmir Zslevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zslevski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Zslevski avoids the punch easily.
Zslevski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing Zslevski from controlling successfully.
Zslevski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zslevski trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zslevski wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Johnsson looking for subs off his back but Zslevski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zslevski wants to take a breather but Johnsson is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zslevski.
Jim Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Zslevski scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnsson tries to hold on but Zslevski pushes him away.
Zslevski looking to finish Johnsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnsson!
Zslevski trying to control but Johnsson is having none of it.
Zslevski is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnsson frees his head quite easily.
Asmir Zslevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zslevski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnsson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnsson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Asmir Zslevski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Johnsson!
Jim Johnsson is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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