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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roberts 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.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Roberts could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Roberts is going to stand back up.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Earl Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Roberts is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Roberts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Johnson digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts 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.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson stalls.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Roberts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roberts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts postures up.
Johnson is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Roberts works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Roberts crashes against the mat.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Roberts.
That's four 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 wants to control but Roberts postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Roberts shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrew Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson clinches.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Earl Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Johnson!
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