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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Johnson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Shaw moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Shaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shaw blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters by clinching up.
Shaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shaw's efforts to push away.
Shaw tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw is looking to land body kicks.
Shaw feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Shaw keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Shaw shoots in.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaw takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson letting Shaw take a breather here.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoiding damage.
Shaw seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw wants to break free but Johnson has control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaw wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw is looking for a takedown.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
It looked like Shaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
As Shaw backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Shaw manages to avoid it all.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Floyd Mayweather Iii Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Shaw shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Johnson!
George Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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