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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franky Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bates tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bates manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bates manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Bates in his guard.
Bates is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson scores with a nice shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bates is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates works his way into side control.
Bates misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Bates controls from the top position.
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Johnson.
Bates gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bates is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Bates.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Bates tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bates has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bates!
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bates wants to clinch.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Bates sprawls well.
Franky Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Johnson.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Bates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Bates wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bates tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bates to the ground. Bates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bates connects with a high kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Bates throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Franky Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Bates.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bates avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates wants to clinch.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson scores with a one two! Bates had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bates wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Bates's knee but Bates avoids it well.
Bates slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bates rather than just go for the knockout.
Bates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a one two! Bates had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Bates is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Bates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Bates from improving his position.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Bates regains half guard.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Bates is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson moves into full mount! Bates won't be happy about that!
Franky Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bates has worked his arm free - good work by Bates!
Johnson working away.
Bates is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bates is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bates is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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