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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dave johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, dave johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson clinches.
Richardson trying to stall but johnson improves his position.
Richardson drops down looking for an ankle pick but johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richardson looks for a takedown but johnson sprawls well.
Richardson shoots in but johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richardson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richardson, into his guard.
Richardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working a defensive guard but johnson passes into half guard.
johnson passes to side control.
Richardson looks to move to half guard but instead johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Richardson to take his back!
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson can't escape the position.
johnson tries to keep control of the position but Richardson is staying busy.
Richardson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Richardson to take his back!
johnson keeps control of the position as Richardson tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to keep control of the position but Richardson is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Richardson is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
johnson is hanging on to Richardson's back as he tries to escape.
johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richardson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
johnson trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson is not going to allow Richardson to sit and survive in this position.
Richardson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Richardson is in bad spot here.
Richardson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Richardson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson tries to roll but johnson sticks to his back.
johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Richardson manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dave johnson dominated that 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.
Richardson misses with a takedown
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson passes Richardson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richardson tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Richardson tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richardson works his way to full guard. Good work.
johnson won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richardson is working for a guillotine from mount but johnson frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson unloads with some shots from mount but johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Richardson looking to secure an arm triangle but johnson defends it well.
Richardson wants to finish this one by submission but johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Richardson.
Richardson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to control but johnson wriggling away.
Richardson goes for an armbar but johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.
Richardson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richardson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take johnson's back instead.
johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Richardson's arms.
johnson trying to control the hands but Richardson won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
johnson fending off the submission attempt from Richardson.
johnson showing good submission defense here.
johnson trying to control the action but Richardson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but dave johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
Richardson looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.
johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richardson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead johnson passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is staying tight to Richardson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richardson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to mount his opponent but johnson defends it.
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Richardson from advancing to side control.
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
Richardson wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
Richardson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richardson.
johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richardson.
Richardson has hold of johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Richardson has control of johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Richardson has control of johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Richardson.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dave johnson!
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RATING
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