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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Lawler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawler trying to control from the bottom.
Lawler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawler tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lawler wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler controlling the position for now.
Lawler wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Lawler lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lawler controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lawler.
Lawler is punishing Johnson with some ground and pound.
Lawler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Lawler.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lawler is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler is landing with strikes from the back.
Lawler lands punches and elbows.
Lawler has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Johnson tries to roll but Lawler sticks to his back.
Lawler is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson is trapped and Lawler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lawler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Lawler has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lawler lands strikes to the head.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lawler scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lawler.
Lawler is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Lawler.
Even with his hooks in, Lawler manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Lawler keeps control of the position.
Lawler tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Lawler finds it's target.
Lawler has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Lawler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Lawler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawler wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawler's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawler looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawler, not yet.
Lawler wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Lawler is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricky Lawler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricky Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawler misses with a wild body shot.
Lawler is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Lawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Brian Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lawler.
Ricky Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Lawler.
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Lawler swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lawler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Lawler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Lawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawler wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lawler.
Lawler wants to clinch.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Lawler lands with a nice body punch.
Lawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawler tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lawler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson won't allow Lawler to sweep him here.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stops Lawler from standing up.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Lawler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Lawler is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Lawler is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Lawler defends it.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawler is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Lawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson prevents Lawler from standing back up.
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!
Lawler has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Lawler trying to control here.
Lawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawler gets full guard.
Lawler controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Lawler 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.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawler defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lawler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnson is on him like a limpet, forcing Lawler back against the cage.
Lawler breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lawler moves out of range.
Ricky Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawler.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawler.
Brian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawler 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lawler!
Ricky Lawler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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