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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Dabkowski (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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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, Zeus 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, Lukasz Dabkowski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dabkowski rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Dabkowski has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Dabkowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dabkowski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dabkowski.
Dabkowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dabkowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to bench press Dabkowski off him but Dabkowski keeps the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dabkowski trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to buck Dabkowski off but Dabkowski is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dabkowski tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Dabkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Dabkowski trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Dabkowski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabkowski trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dabkowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dabkowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson tries to buck Dabkowski off but Dabkowski is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dabkowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dabkowski trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabkowski tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Dabkowski is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dabkowski working away.
Dabkowski throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Dabkowski is looking for a sweep.
Dabkowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabkowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dabkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling Dabkowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Dabkowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dabkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dabkowski keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Dabkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dabkowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson rushes Dabkowski and presses him up against the cage.
Dabkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to work over Dabkowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dabkowski has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dabkowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson has control of Dabkowski's left arm, preventing Dabkowski from doing any damage.
Dabkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Dabkowski wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Dabkowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabkowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dabkowski is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dabkowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dabkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lukasz Dabkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dabkowski is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Dabkowski's temple.
Dabkowski wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dabkowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Dabkowski keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson prevents Dabkowski from getting back to his feet.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dabkowski's head.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Dabkowski 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.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Dabkowski keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dabkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dabkowski's head.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson distracts Dabkowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dabkowski is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dabkowski 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.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dabkowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Dabkowski's legs - danger averted.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dabkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson works over Dabkowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Dabkowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Dabkowski's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabkowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Dabkowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dabkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dabkowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabkowski circles away.
No luck for Dabkowski with that takedown attempt.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dabkowski leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabkowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dabkowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dabkowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dabkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dabkowski is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to control Dabkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Dabkowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Dabkowski's head to control him but Dabkowski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabkowski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Dabkowski pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is staying active underneath Dabkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dabkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Dabkowski tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Dabkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dabkowski from controlling successfully.
Dabkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dabkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dabkowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dabkowski stops Johnson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to keep Dabkowski in close.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dabkowski is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Dabkowski throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dabkowski slips nicely into half guard.
Dabkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Dabkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabkowski 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Dabkowski!
Lukasz Dabkowski really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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