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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Turd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Finalizador!
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to control but Finalizador wriggling away.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finalizador is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Finalizador is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson prevents Finalizador from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Finalizador is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Finalizador wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Finalizador postures up.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finalizador defends well.
Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finalizador is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Finalizador works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finalizador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finalizador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to keep Finalizador in close.
Finalizador wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finalizador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finalizador has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finalizador passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to buck Finalizador off but Finalizador is having none of it.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finalizador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson tries to buck Finalizador off but Finalizador is having none of it.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four 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 roll over but Finalizador keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finalizador wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Finalizador wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turd Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finalizador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Finalizador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finalizador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finalizador is one step ahead there.
Finalizador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finalizador.
Ricardo Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Finalizador defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finalizador, who protects the arm well.
Finalizador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Finalizador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finalizador!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Finalizador turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Finalizador wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Finalizador tries to pass.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finalizador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finalizador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Finalizador prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Finalizador is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finalizador tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finalizador is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Finalizador controlling him for the moment.
Finalizador slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Ricardo Finalizador will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Finalizador with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Finalizador defends it.
Finalizador tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Finalizador is defending well.
Finalizador regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finalizador is keeping the position for now.
Finalizador wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finalizador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Finalizador is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finalizador throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Finalizador takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Finalizador is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson cracks Finalizador with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Finalizador is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Finalizador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Finalizador blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador struggling a bit here.
Finalizador stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finalizador is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Finalizador. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Finalizador's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finalizador looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Finalizador up and slammed him! Finalizador can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Finalizador is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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