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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzma Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuzma Fedorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kuzma Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but johnson moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by johnson.
Fedorov tries to clinch
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
johnson is trying to control. Fedorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson wants to control but Fedorov is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
johnson wants to take a breather but Fedorov is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. johnson connects with a nice short shot to Fedorov's temple.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg.
That's two 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.
johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.
johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fedorov keeping hold of johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
johnson uses his free foot to push down on Fedorov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fedorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedorov is surviving well by controlling johnson's body position as best he can.
Fedorov has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Fedorov right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. johnson controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fedorov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. johnson controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fedorov closes the distance but johnson moves to the side
and johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by johnson.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Fedorov.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Fedorov looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling the position.
Fedorov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fedorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedorov looks to clinch
and johnson counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fedorov working johnson over with knees to the body.
Fedorov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedorov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedorov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by johnson as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and johnson avoids it.
Fedorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedorov'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.
Fedorov missing with knees to the body.
Fedorov tries to land knees in the clinch but johnson avoids the damage to the body.
johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov breaks the clinch.
johnson avoids the head kick by Fedorov.
johnson tries to bum rush Fedorov with a series of wild strikes but Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from johnson.
Fedorov lands a knee to the body.
Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedorov keeps control of johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
johnson just leaning against Fedorov, taking a breather.
Fedorov stops a takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov is stalling here.
Fedorov scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fedorov smiles and moves away.
Kuzma Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson tries to keep at a distance but Fedorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov with a knee to the head.
Fedorov crunches a lovely knee into johnson's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
johnson pulls guard successfully.
johnson is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Fedorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that john johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from johnson.
Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov prevents johnson from breaking the clinch.
Fedorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fedorov is stalling here.
johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
johnson tries a knee to the head but Fedorov blocks it.
johnson successfully pulls guard.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fedorov controls johnson momentarily but johnson frees himself.
johnson wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov has control of johnson's left arm, preventing johnson from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
johnson clinches with his opponent.
Fedorov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but johnson blocks with his arms.
johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedorov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedorov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedorov pushes off an throws an elbow but johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fedorov crunches a lovely knee into johnson's ribcage.
Fedorov misses with an elbow strike.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov taking a breather.
johnson tries to pull guard but Fedorov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov lands a good knee to the midsection. johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedorov has johnson pushed against the cage.
Fedorov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from johnson.
Fedorov'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.
Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov gets underhooks to prevent johnson's takedown attempt.
Fedorov tries to land knees in the clinch but johnson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from johnson.
Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
john johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov lands a nice knee to the body.
johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from johnson.
Fedorov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning johnson up against the cage.
johnson trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed johnson into the cage.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but johnson is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fedorov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. johnson is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuzma Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john johnson!
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energy
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hype
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