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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Johnson (ranked 4433 p4p, 4415 weight class) and Fionn Farley (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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162 cm 18 184 0 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm 18 194 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Good knees Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns Brawler Very confident |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fionn Farley! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farley goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward. Farley goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farley is defended easily by Johnson. Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farley manages to circle out of the way. Drew Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Farley. Farley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Farley and move into the clinch. Farley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farley with a poor takedown and Johnson counters by clinching up. Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Farley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Farley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson really is a fat lump. Farley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Farley.
Farley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farley.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fionn Farley has been cut. Farley wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Farley controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges. Farley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Farley wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to work over Farley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Farley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Farley. Farley gets slowly back to his feet. Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farley manages to circle out of the way. Farley tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson moves into the clinch. Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farley looks winded! Farley is looking for a takedown. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Farley controls his hands.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farley wants a takedown.
Farley prevents a body shot from Johnson. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson drops Farley with a big knee straight up the middle! Farley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Farley is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Knees to the body from Johnson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Farley is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him? Farley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A fake to the body and Johnson gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Farley! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Farley falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Drew Johnson! A very excited looking Drew Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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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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