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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Romanov!
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, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Romanov 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.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romanov is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romanov tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romanov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romanov won't be happy with that.
Romanov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Romanov is defending well.
Romanov wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Romanov is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chris Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romanov did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Romanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romanov won't be happy with that.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson taking a breather here.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Romanov 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Johnson.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Romanov!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Romanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson has Romanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Stanislav Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Romanov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Johnson.
Romanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Romanov trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romanov fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romanov tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Romanov pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Romanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Romanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romanov's half guard.
Johnson working Romanov over with strikes.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romanov is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson feints and as Romanov raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanislav Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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