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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Riley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Great elbows
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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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Riley.
Riley tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Riley 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 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riley is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Riley looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Riley tries to clinch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Riley throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Johnson easily slips into full mount!
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Riley to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riley trying to control but Johnson postures up.
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!
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Riley - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Dallas Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Riley tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Riley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Riley tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Riley wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Riley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riley thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Riley ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Johnson stands up.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dallas Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Riley looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Riley darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Riley into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Riley trying to control but Johnson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Johnson decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Riley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Riley misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dallas Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, John Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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