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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Newman (ranked 24150 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Johnson (ranked 6202 p4p, 0 weight class). Darnell Newman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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178 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darnell Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Newman misses the target.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with the takedown
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Johnson.
Newman has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newman to the ground. Johnson is now in Newman's guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom.
Newman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Newman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Newman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newman's guard.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Newman defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Newman moves into full guard.
Johnson stands and throws Newman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Newman is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Newman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Newman covering up well under a series of strikes from Johnson.
Newman staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tightening his grip on Newman, looking for the choke.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Newman doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newman, pushing him back against the cage.
Newman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Newman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Newman won't allow it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Johnson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newman can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newman to keep the fight standing.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newman.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newman'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Newman down.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Newman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
Newman throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Newman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson gets to his feet - Newman follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newman's head.
Newman is rocked!
It looks like Darnell Newman has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Oh Newman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Newman misses with some punches.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is leaning against Newman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson jumps guard but Newman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Newman.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Newman gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Newman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Newman, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Newman against the cage but Newman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson rushes Newman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newman taking a breather.
Newman misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Newman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Newman lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newman seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is trying to drag Newman to the mat but Newman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman stuffs the takedown.
Ray Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Newman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Newman back into the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Newman is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Newman.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson working Newman over with knees to the body.
Johnson is looking to control Newman's arms but Newman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newman tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newman breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Newman.
Newman throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darnell Newman.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Johnson!
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RATING
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