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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Leszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Firestarter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryszard Leszcz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Johnson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Ryszard Leszcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leszcz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leszcz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Leszcz 's knee.
Leszcz tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson dives in and grabs Leszcz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leszcz pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Ryszard Leszcz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Leszcz.
Ryszard Leszcz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Leszcz. Those never looked like landing.
Leszcz misses with a double jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Leszcz off balance momentarily.
Leszcz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leszcz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leszcz tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Leszcz is breathing heavily.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Leszcz's guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Leszcz has wrist control.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Leszcz is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Leszcz defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Leszcz throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Leszcz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Leszcz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leszcz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leszcz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leszcz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Leszcz in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leszcz as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leszcz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Leszcz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leszcz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Leszcz avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Leszcz moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Leszcz misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Leszcz works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Johnny Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leszcz misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leszcz misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Leszcz.
Leszcz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leszcz.
Leszcz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leszcz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryszard Leszcz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Johnson.
Leszcz misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Leszcz throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leszcz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Leszcz's guard.
Leszcz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leszcz tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leszcz is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson stands and steps away. Leszcz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Johnson's cut.
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!
Johnson looks for a takedown but Leszcz sprawls well.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leszcz as he jumps to the side.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Leszcz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Ryszard Leszcz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leszcz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Leszcz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leszcz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but Leszcz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leszcz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Leszcz moves out of range easily.
Leszcz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leszcz swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leszcz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Leszcz shows good takedown defense.
Johnson wants to clinch but Leszcz slips to the side
and Leszcz counters with a two punch combo.
Leszcz throws a one two combo.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Leszcz moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice combo by Leszcz! Oh, that's hurt him - Johnson falls to the canvas and Leszcz follows him into side control.
Johnson is rocked!
That has opened up Johnny Johnson's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Leszcz finish him?
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Leszcz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leszcz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leszcz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leszcz has Johnson in his guard.
Ryszard Leszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Leszcz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Johnson!
Our winner, Johnny 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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hype
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