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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Mazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Mazur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mazur is in Johnson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazur is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazur stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mazur wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mazur is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Mazur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mazur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to hold on but Mazur pushes him away.
Mazur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mazur with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazur passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Mazur prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazur prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson wants to hold on but Mazur pushes him away.
Mazur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazur is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Mazur seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Mazur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Mazur controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Mazur pushes his legs off easily.
Mazur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazur is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazur to get the leverage.
Johnson is not content to let Mazur control the position.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazur tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control but Mazur passes into side control!
Johnson tries to bench press Mazur off him but Mazur keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazur remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Mazur keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Mazur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazur circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazur slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazur wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazur is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to control but Mazur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Mazur keeps him under control.
Johnson is trying to control but Mazur passes into side control!
Johnson is trying to control Mazur's posture but Mazur avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mazur working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mazur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mazur seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazur defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazur controlling the action here.
Johnson is pressing down on Mazur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazur passes into half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Mazur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mazur wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazur defends it easily.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazur slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Mazur sits in half guard.
Mazur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazur pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to control but Mazur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Mazur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mazur shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Mazur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazur has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Mazur trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Mazur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazur trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazur is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mazur wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Mazur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Mazur is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mazur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mazur!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mazur's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Mazur is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Mazur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mazur is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazur stalling.
Mazur wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Dan Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazur is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Jerzy Mazur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jerzy Mazur has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Mazur control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mazur defends easily.
Mazur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Mazur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazur 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Mazur!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerzy Mazur 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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RATING
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