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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by On March The Saints. Romero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland The Brave. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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161 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Granite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romero throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romero throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romero is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Romero wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Romero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Romero tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Romero to regain full guard.
Romero is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Romero is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romero pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero throws a nice head kick!
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Romero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Romero 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero looking to control.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Romero jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Romero manages to retain guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson motions for Romero to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romero throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Romero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Romero wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romero throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Romero moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Romero shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I dedicate this victory to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! Rest in peace, Hot Rod!'.
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energy
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RATING
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