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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilbert Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav The Creature (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilbert Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav The Creature!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Creature throws a sloppy head kick and Johnston moves out of range easily.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from The Creature.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but The Creature swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Creature closes the distance and clinches up with Johnston, looking for a takedown. The Creature pushes Johnston against the cage but Johnston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Creature rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Creature wants a takedown but no success here.
The Creature is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnston to keep the fight standing.
Wilbert Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav The Creature.
The Creature breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws a wild body kick that The Creature sees coming a mile off.
The Creature shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston really is a fat lump.
The Creature rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Creature just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnston.
The Creature drives through and clinches with Johnston against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Creature looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Creature can't break the clinch.
The Creature lands an elbow inside that Johnston shrugs off.
The Creature's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Creature throws a lazy head kick
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch.
The Creature looks winded!
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnston wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Creature.
Johnston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Creature, pushing him back against the cage.
The Creature is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnston has double underhooks.
Johnston breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Creature throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Creature tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Creature tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnston.
Johnston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Creature sprawls well initially but Johnston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnston drops an elbow to the side of The Creature's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Creature on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Johnston there.
Johnston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Creature taking some punishment here, with Johnston in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnston lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Johnston.
Johnston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Creature taking some punishment here, with Johnston in his half guard.
The Creature is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands strikes from half guard.
The Creature taking some punishment here, with Johnston in his half guard.
Johnston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Creature wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Creature taking some punishment here, with Johnston in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Creature is trying to stand.
The Creature on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbert Johnston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Creature throws out a counter right but Johnston avoids it with no problem.
The Creature throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
The Creature throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
A low kick from The Creature is predictable there
and Johnston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnston.
The Creature is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnston dives into side control.
Johnston cracks The Creature with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Creature is trying to buck Johnston off.
Johnston cracks The Creature with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Creature tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Johnston is landing with strikes. The Creature can't take much more of this.
The Creature is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston punches The Creature on the ear.
Johnston lands punches and elbows.
Johnston gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The Creature is trying to get back to his feet but Johnston has full control of the position and if anything, The Creature has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnston is punishing The Creature with some ground and pound.
The Creature is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Johnston. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Johnston lands shots from the back.
Johnston scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Creature is trapped and Johnston is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Johnston scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The Creature covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Johnston. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Creature is covering up but some of the strikes from Johnston are getting through and doing damage.
Johnston 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 The Creature!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Johnston.
The Creature is trying to get back to his feet but Johnston has full control of the position and if anything, The Creature has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnston is landing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston working for a choke but The Creature reverses nicely into Johnston 's guard.
Johnston is pulling down on The Creature's head. It's preventing any offense from The Creature, at least for the moment.
The Creature stands up from Johnston's guard - The Creature perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
The Creature changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Johnston as The Creature shoots in.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnston drops an elbow to the side of The Creature's head.
Johnston 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is nestled in close to The Creature, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Creature has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnston is on him like a limpet, forcing The Creature back against the cage.
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!
Johnston manages to break the clinch.
Johnston scores with a push kick.
Johnston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Creature is trying to defend but Johnston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Creature is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbert Johnston dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Creature's half guard.
The Creature is looking to escape.
Johnston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Creature is looking to get back to is feet but Johnston passes into side control.
Johnston working the body and head with strikes.
The Creature takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Creature takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Creature is trying to get back to his feet.
The Creature is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnston is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Creature's back.
Johnston has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for The Creature.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Creature is trying to stand back up.
The Creature is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnston is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The Creature knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The Creature for a finish.
The Creature is trying to get back to his feet but Johnston has full control of the position and if anything, The Creature has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnston scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnston gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Johnston lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Creature covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Johnston lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can The Creature hold on?!
The Creature manages to stand up with Johnston still on his back. Eventually Johnston drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The Creature shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnston drives through and clinches with The Creature against the cage.
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston breaks from the clinch.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Creature can do to turn this around?
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Creature shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense.
Johnston gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnston.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from The Creature.
Johnston moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Creature wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnston won't allow it.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Creature paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston closes the distance and pushes The Creature back into the cage.
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustav The Creature has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston blocks a head kick by The Creature.
The Creature gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Creature working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnston has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbert Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbert Johnston!
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