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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith avoids the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Smith's posture.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Smith with a poor takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Smith wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Johnson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
After the big win, John Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney BEAST Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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