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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Johnson (ranked 2718 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 289 p4p, 360 weight class). Von Lewinksi has chosen German Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zander Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Von Lewinksi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Von Lewinksi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Von Lewinksi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Von Lewinksi gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is looking to improve his position.
Von Lewinksi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lewinksi is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Von Lewinksi won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Von Lewinksi defending well.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Lewinksi defends it well.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
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 trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Lewinksi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is taking a breather. Von Lewinksi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Von Lewinksi's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Lewinksi is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson feints and as Von Lewinksi raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson cracks Von Lewinksi with a solid left hand.
Von Lewinksi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing down on Von Lewinksi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Lewinksi is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is keen to just control but Von Lewinksi is a slippery customer.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Zander Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Von Lewinksi's brow.
Von Lewinksi 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.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lewinksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Von Lewinksi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Von Lewinksi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Von Lewinksi down.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Lewinksi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Von Lewinksi's temple.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson cracks Von Lewinksi with a big right hand but Von Lewinksi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Von Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working Von Lewinksi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Lewinksi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Lewinksi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson is taking a breather. Von Lewinksi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Lewinksi!
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Lewinksi hang on?
Von Lewinksi is trying to escape the mount.
Von Lewinksi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Von Lewinksi's face.
Von Lewinksi working to try and regain half guard.
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lewinksi can do to turn this around?
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Lewinksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Lewinksi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Lewinksi tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson landing strikes.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Von Lewinksi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Lewinksi to see if he's OK.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Von Lewinksi's temple.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lewinksi is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Von Lewinksi's temple.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zander Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Von Lewinksi is defending well.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Erich Von Lewinksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Lewinksi!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Johnson!
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