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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Savickiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Because I got high. Alexei Savickiy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Savickiy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savickiy misses with a double jab.
Savickiy moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Savickiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Savickiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savickiy tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Savickiy thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pushes Savickiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Savickiy working aggressively here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickiy managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Savickiy working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savickiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Savickiy circles away.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savickiy in his tracks.
Savickiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Savickiy backing up. Savickiy nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson feints and as Savickiy raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savickiy striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson stops Savickiy from standing up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savickiy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Savickiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Johnson stands up over Savickiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savickiy has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Savickiy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Savickiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savickiy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savickiy is on top in guard.
Savickiy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Savickiy wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savickiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savickiy is one step ahead there.
Savickiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Savickiy is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savickiy misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savickiy slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savickiy takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savickiy avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savickiy sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savickiy is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Johnson throws a strike but Savickiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savickiy stands up from Johnson's guard - Savickiy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Savickiy darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savickiy working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeus Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Savickiy has wrist control.
Savickiy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Savickiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savickiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson stands up over Savickiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Savickiy gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Savickiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savickiy is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Savickiy.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savickiy's head.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Savickiy is looking to improve his position.
Johnson working Savickiy over with strikes.
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 Savickiy's temple.
Savickiy looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savickiy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
Savickiy is breathing heavily.
Savickiy is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Savickiy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Savickiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is thwarting Savickiy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy gets full guard.
Savickiy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Savickiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savickiy is looking for a sweep.
Johnson prevents Savickiy from escaping the position.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is putting a hurting on Savickiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Savickiy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Savickiy tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Savickiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swings for the body but Savickiy moves out of range.
Johnson jabs Savickiy right on the nose. Savickiy blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savickiy doesn't seem phased though.
Savickiy closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savickiy is just out of range.
Savickiy tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savickiy can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savickiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickiy misses with a combination
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson cracks Savickiy with a good jab.
Savickiy throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savickiy won't be happy with that.
Savickiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savickiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Savickiy taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Savickiy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Savickiy is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Savickiy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savickiy regains half guard.
Alexei Savickiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savickiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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 Savickiy's temple.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savickiy!
Savickiy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zeus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savickiy for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zeus Johnson.
Savickiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savickiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savickiy working aggressively here.
Savickiy digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson keeps control of Savickiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Savickiy on that attempt.
Savickiy wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savickiy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Savickiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Johnson!
Our winner, Zeus Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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