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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guttorm Johannesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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189 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Randall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guttorm Johannesen! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Randall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johannesen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Randall working the head and body with strikes. Randall stands up. Randall fails to land the takedown. Johannesen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randall moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Randall dodges the punch combination from Johannesen.
Randall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Randall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johannesen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Randall lands a couple of elbows. Johannesen wants to stand but Randall is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Randall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Johannesen is working an open guard so Randall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Johannesen checks the leg kick. Randall has closed the distance and engaged Johannesen in a clinch.
Randall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johannesen is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Randall can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Randall has Johannesen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johannesen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Johannesen is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Randall is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johannesen can't fight it off and eventually Randall manages to take the fight to the floor. Johannesen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randall's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Randall gets to his feet. Johannesen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johannesen throws a head kick that misses. Johannesen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randall is landing a low percentage of strikes. Johannesen thows a left - swing and a miss! Randall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Randall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randall dives in for a single leg takedown but Johannesen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Crunch! Johannesen slams his shin into Randall's torso. Randall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johannesen sprawls well initially but Randall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Johannesen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Randall is on him like a limpet, forcing Johannesen back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Randall looking for a takedown. Johannesen gets underhooks to prevent Randall's takedown attempt.
Randall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johannesen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Randall is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johannesen breaks the clinch.
Randall tries for a takedown but Johannesen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Johannesen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randall back to the cage. Johannesen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Johannesen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Johannesen stalks Randall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Randall's face. Randall staggers backwards, shaken. Randall fails with a takedown attempt. As Randall backs off Johannesen throws a huge counter combo but Randall manages to avoid it all. Randall avoids a kick to the body.
Randall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Johannesen, which made it look bad. Johannesen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randall eats them both and turns towards Johannesen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Randall avoids the head kick by Johannesen.
Randall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Johannesen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall. Guttorm Johannesen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Johannesen throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight moves into the clinch position. Randall can't get the takedown.
Johannesen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Randall has picked Johannesen up - he's going for a ride! Randall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guttorm Johannesen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randall slips a jab and a cross from Johannesen.
Johannesen throws a right and a left that both miss. Randall fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Johannesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johannesen throws a sloppy head kick and Randall moves out of range easily. Randall looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Johannesen wants to get back to his feet but Randall passes into half guard.
Randall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Randall slips a nice elbow through Johannesen's hands, connecting with Johannesen's forehead. Ground and pound from Randall. Johannesen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johannesen is trying to escape back to his feet but Randall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Randall 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. Randall decides to stand back up. Randall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Johannesen is trying to escape back to his feet but Randall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johannesen pushes Randall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Randall controlling the position. Randall stands up and we're back to a striking position. Randall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johannesen throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Randall. Randall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Johannesen tries to kick Randall off in order to stand up. Randall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johannesen is not content to let Randall control the position. Randall working the body and head with strikes. Ernesto Randall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Johannesen is looking to get back to his feet here but Randall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johannesen's back. Johannesen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms. Randall scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randall throwing damaging strikes from the back! Johannesen could be in trouble here!
Johannesen wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Randall scores with punches to the body. Randall cracks Johannesen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johannesen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johannesen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Will Randall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johannesen trying to get back to his feet but Randall is in full control for now. Randall punishes Johannesen with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randall is punishing Johannesen with strikes - can he finish him?! Randall lands punches and elbows. Randall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Randall biding his time, controlling Johannesen. Johannesen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randall lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Randall.
Randall lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Johannesen.
Randall is cranking Johannesen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Johannesen! He's tightened the choke and Johannesen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernesto Randall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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