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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares has chosen Baby as his entrance music. 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 White Belt
Basic striking
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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 St Petersburg, Max 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, John Ares!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ares misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ares lands a jab-cross combination.
Ares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ares is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Ares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ares wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Ares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Ares's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ares takes an elbow to the temple.
Ares tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ares looks gassed!
Ares wants to break free but Johnson has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ares working aggressively here.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Ares takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ares's defenses.
Ares tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ares is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ares down to the mat. Ares avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ares is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ares!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Ares to control.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Ares to control.
Ares is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ares wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Ares is having none of it.
Ares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ares tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Ares pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Ares tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ares misses with a wild combination.
Ares is looking to clinch.
A combination from Ares does no damage.
Ares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Ares stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson working Ares over with knees to the body.
Ares misses with some punches.
Ares taking a breather.
Ares tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ares prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ares shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ares gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ares lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Ares 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.
Ares is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ares moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Ares is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Ares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ares pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson stuns Ares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Ares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Ares.
Ares throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ares shrugs off.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Ares's ribcage.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Ares is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ares to the mat. Ares regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ares keeps moving.
Ares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ares wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Max Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Ares from breaking the clinch.
Ares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ares is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to drag Ares to the mat but Ares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Ares shrugs off.
Ares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ares gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ares's face.
Ares is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ares is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson has picked Ares up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Ares actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Ares is working from the bottom.
John Ares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Max Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ares cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Ares tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ares looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ares slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ares back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working Ares over with knees to the body.
Ares has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Ares takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ares regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ares doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson stays in close to Ares's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ares keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Max Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Johnson!
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