PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roosmalen
vs
Dale Johnson

185 cm
33
217 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

188 cm
26
213 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Dale Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roosmalen avoids it really well and circles away.
Roosmalen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roosmalen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roosmalen counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Roosmalen circles away easily

and Roosmalen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Stefan Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Dale Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Roosmalen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Roosmalen controlling him for the moment.
Roosmalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roosmalen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Roosmalen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosmalen preventing the sweep.
Roosmalen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roosmalen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roosmalen passes into half guard.
Roosmalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Roosmalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Roosmalen eventually gives up the hold.
Roosmalen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Roosmalen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roosmalen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roosmalen landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson controls Roosmalen momentarily but Roosmalen frees himself.
Roosmalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Roosmalen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roosmalen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Roosmalen postures up.
Roosmalen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roosmalen lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roosmalen is aware though and is defending well.
Roosmalen passes into half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roosmalen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roosmalen's back!
Roosmalen rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Roosmalen just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roosmalen turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Roosmalen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roosmalen swinging wildly here.
Roosmalen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roosmalen scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stefan Roosmalen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosmalen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Roosmalen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Roosmalen scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Roosmalen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosmalen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Roosmalen scoring with some ground and pound.
Stefan Roosmalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roosmalen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roosmalen is one step ahead there.
Roosmalen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roosmalen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosmalen controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is fighting to break Roosmalen's control of his arms but Roosmalen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Roosmalen keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roosmalen sprawls well. Roosmalen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roosmalen on his heels. He'll look to pass Roosmalen's guard now, I'm sure.
Roosmalen pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Roosmalen is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Roosmalen keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Roosmalen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Roosmalen keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roosmalen misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roosmalen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roosmalen is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Roosmalen circles away and we're back to standing.
Roosmalen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Stefan Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Dale Johnson.
Roosmalen tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Roosmalen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roosmalen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Roosmalen gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Roosmalen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Roosmalen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roosmalen. Roosmalen obviously looking to wear him down.
Roosmalen throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roosmalen moves away.
Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Roosmalen is a slippery customer.
Roosmalen is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Roosmalen is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roosmalen avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Roosmalen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Roosmalen won't allow it.
Roosmalen trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Roosmalen counters with a leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Roosmalen, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Roosmalen against the ropes but Roosmalen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roosmalen scores with a kick to the body.
Roosmalen connects with an inside leg kick.
Roosmalen lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Roosmalen lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roosmalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Roosmalen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosmalen preventing the sweep.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roosmalen advances position into side control!
Roosmalen advances to mount.
Roosmalen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Roosmalen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roosmalen lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roosmalen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Roosmalen is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Roosmalen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roosmalen punishes Johnson with strikes from the back mount.

Roosmalen is looking for a choke. Johnson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Johnson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roosmalen wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roosmalen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roosmalen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roosmalen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roosmalen is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roosmalen moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roosmalen looking to control.
Ricky Dale Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Roosmalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roosmalen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Roosmalen!
Stefan Roosmalen made sure to mention his sponsor, [IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.