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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerwayne Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerwayne Ashley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Ashley is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Ashley's guard.
Ashley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Ashley trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to stand but Ashley is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Barrett Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Ashley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Barrett Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ashley ducked under it nicely.
Ashley looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ashley is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashley is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Ashley trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at SWF GYM inform us that Ashley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ashley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Ashley is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barrett Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ashley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Ashley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ashley is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ashley looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to stand but Ashley is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ashley struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is being controlled here.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Ashley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Ashley is working away.
Ashley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ashley regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand but Ashley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ashley wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
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 Barrett Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashley circles away.
Ashley misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashley. Ashley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jerwayne Ashley has been cut.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashley tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ashley is not content to let Johnson control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashley trying to control but Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ashley manages to get to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ashley's guard.
Ashley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson trying to control the action but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ashley throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Ashley connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Ashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson checks a low kick from Ashley.
Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Barrett Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrett Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ashley misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Ashley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashley also avoids with ease.
Ashley just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ashley's guard.
Ashley is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Ashley has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Ashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is controlling Ashley's posture.
Ashley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrett Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashley controlling from the top position.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ashley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barrett Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashley wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashley wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Ashley won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Ashley is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashley is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashley.
Jerwayne Ashley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashley misses with a few strikes there.
Ashley moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ashley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ashley is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barrett Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ashley is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrett Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerwayne Ashley.
Ashley has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ashley can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ashley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ashley trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barrett Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barrett Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashley looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ashley's guard.
Ashley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashley is retaining full guard.
Johnson postures up.
Ashley pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Ashley wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Ashley's guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashley keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Barrett Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Ashley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashley.
Ashley misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Ashley's guard.
Johnson pushing down on Ashley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Jerwayne Ashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Johnson!
Barrett Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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