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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dennis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dennis is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Johnson.
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson has control of Dennis's left arm, preventing Dennis from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Johnson.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dennis is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Dennis has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dennis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dennis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Dennis recovers full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Dennis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.
Dennis manages to get to full guard.
Dennis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dennis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
James Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Dennis's legs - danger averted.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Dennis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson wants to control the position but Dennis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dennis looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennis is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to keep Dennis in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is stalling in the full guard.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis 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 Daniel Dennis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dennis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dennis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
Dennis pulls guard.
Dennis 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.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands and steps away. Dennis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Dennis's guard.
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushing down on Dennis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson stops Dennis from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Dennis has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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