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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lion El Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion El Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lion El Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Johnson throws a wild body kick that Wolkowski sees coming a mile off.
Wolkowski shoots and misses
and El Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolkowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolkowski gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
El Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Wolkowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Johnson is not content to let Wolkowski control the position.
El Johnson struggling a bit here.
El Johnson prevents Wolkowski from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski is looking to take a break and control but El Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Wolkowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski working the strikes but El Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolkowski winds up and cracks El Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wolkowski is keen to just control but El Johnson is a slippery customer.
Wolkowski prevents El Johnson from improving his position.
El Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Wolkowski throws a strike but El Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wolkowski looking to pass the guard.
El Johnson is pulling down on Wolkowski's head to control his posture.
Wolkowski stopping the sweep attempt from El Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but El Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but El Johnson keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
El Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but El Johnson is retaining full guard.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but El Johnson keeps moving.
Damian Wolkowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
El Johnson scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Wolkowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
and El Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolkowski connects with a looping right hand.
Wolkowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lion El Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by El Johnson!
It looks like Damian Wolkowski has been cut.
El Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown
and El Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
El Johnson lands with an overhand left.
El Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
El Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Wolkowski is rocked!
Wolkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches El Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Johnson struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Johnson tries to buck Wolkowski off but Wolkowski is having none of it.
Wolkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but El Johnson is defending well.
Wolkowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass El Johnson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lion El Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
El Johnson misses with a looping right.
Jab by El Johnson.
Wolkowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolkowski has his takedown stuffed
letting El Johnson counter with a right hand.
El Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
El Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
and El Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolkowski thinking.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lion El Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolkowski slips a jab from El Johnson.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and El Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lion El Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolkowski checks a leg kick.
El Johnson misses with a straight right.
El Johnson with a hook.
El Johnson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt
and El Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lion El Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Johnson misses with a straight right.
A big right from El Johnson misses.
Wolkowski shoots and misses
letting El Johnson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolkowski dives in and grabs El Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Johnson pushes down on Wolkowski's head and hops out.
Wolkowski is breathing heavily.
El Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolkowski.
El Johnson throws a right hand that Wolkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolkowski also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from El Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
letting El Johnson counter with a right hand.
El Johnson throws a hook but Wolkowski blocks it.
Wolkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and El Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
El Johnson drops Wolkowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wolkowski looks back up at him and smiles so El Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wolkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can El Johnson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but El Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Wolkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
El Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
El Johnson cracks Wolkowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from El Johnson.
El Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Wolkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - El Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
El Johnson misses with a body shot.
Wolkowski moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolkowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolkowski staying out of range there.
Wolkowski throws a poor cross that misses
and El Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolkowski thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion El Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski'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.
Wolkowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolkowski needs to keep his hands up - El Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
El Johnson lands with a hook. Wolkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Johnson takes a swing at Wolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Wolkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolkowski takes one on the button.
Wolkowski moves forwards but El Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Johnson is fending him off so far but Wolkowski persists. Nope, El Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
El Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
El Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolkowski can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Wolkowski slips the punch.
El Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Wolkowski counters with a single leg into guard. El Johnson didn't expect that.
El Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Wolkowski is proving a slippery customer.
El Johnson keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
El Johnson working a defensive guard here.
El Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.
Wolkowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolkowski walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Johnson. That's going to slow Wolkowski down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolkowski dodges the punch combination from El Johnson.
Wolkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lion El Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Johnson.
El Johnson thuds his right hand into Wolkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolkowski is out of range and El Johnson settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson connects with a single shot there.
El Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! El Johnson slams his shin into Wolkowski's torso.
Wolkowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolkowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolkowski blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by El Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson throws a hook but Wolkowski avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as El Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
El Johnson misses with a low kick as Wolkowski jumps back.
El Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Johnson throws a head kick but Wolkowski moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for El Johnson.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
and El Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion El Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wolkowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Johnson misses with a hook.
El Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolkowski.
El Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Johnson thuds a left hand into Wolkowski's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Johnson.
El Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolkowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
A jab from El Johnson finds it's way through Wolkowski's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski fails to land the takedown.
El Johnson lands a head shot.
El Johnson throws the left hand but Wolkowski avoids the punch easily.
El Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Wolkowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from El Johnson.
El Johnson digs a good body shot into Wolkowski's ribs.
El Johnson swinging wildly here.
El Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Wolkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lion El Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski shoots in for a double leg but El Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolkowski misses with a leg kick.
Wolkowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and El Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
El Johnson throws a leg kick but Wolkowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Wolkowski does no damage.
El Johnson dodges the punch combination from Wolkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from El Johnson finds it's target.
Wolkowski slips a straight right by El Johnson.
Wolkowski throws a push kick but El Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
El Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolkowski staying out of range there.
El Johnson misses with a hook
and Wolkowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for El Johnson!
Wolkowski throwing strikes here but El Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
El Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
El Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Johnson is staying active underneath Wolkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
El Johnson tries to roll over but Wolkowski keeps him under control.
Wolkowski is looking to take a break and control but El Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolkowski looking for a submission but El Johnson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion El Johnson had his way with Damian Wolkowski in that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wolkowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wolkowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Johnson is pulling down on Wolkowski's head to control his posture.
Wolkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but El Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Wolkowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolkowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
El Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolkowski throws an overhand right that lands on El Johnson's shoulder, as El Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Wolkowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
El Johnson misses the jab.
El Johnson dodges the punch combination from Wolkowski.
El Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolkowski's head.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Johnson but El Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Johnson pinned against the cage. El Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lion El Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
El Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Wolkowski.
El Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolkowski manages to avoid it.
Wolkowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but El Johnson has wrist control.
El Johnson keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
El Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolkowski throwing strikes but missing.
El Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolkowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but El Johnson blocks nicely.
Wolkowski trying to control but El Johnson is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski looking to pass the guard.
El Johnson pushes Wolkowski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and El Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Damian Wolkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Johnson throws a one two combo.
Lion El Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolkowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Wolkowski.
I think El Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lion El Johnson!
Lion El Johnson retains his lightweight title!
Lion El Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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