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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fingers McTwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KC Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Whoop Rico as his entrance music. KC Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
5 - 12 - 1 |
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215 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fingers McTwist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, KC Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwist is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a combination. McTwist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but McTwist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McTwist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McTwist showed some decent athleticism there.
McTwist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.
McTwist is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on McTwist's head. It's preventing any offense from McTwist, at least for the moment.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McTwist manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
McTwist pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control but McTwist is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but McTwist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McTwist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McTwist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McTwist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with McTwist's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTwist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McTwist wants to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
McTwist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but McTwist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McTwist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McTwist is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McTwist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McTwist is rocked!
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Oh McTwist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTwist seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McTwist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders McTwist to his feet.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
McTwist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but McTwist is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but McTwist is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McTwist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KC Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McTwist tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
McTwist misses with a takedown
and McTwist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Fingers McTwist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson working for a submission but McTwist is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to control but McTwist wriggling away.
McTwist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McTwist tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson tries to control but McTwist wriggling away.
Johnson working for a submission but McTwist is keeping him at bay.
McTwist is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but McTwist is having none of it.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but McTwist defends it well.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTwist is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTwist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
McTwist is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
McTwist regains half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McTwist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
McTwist is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
McTwist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
McTwist wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
McTwist prevents Johnson from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KC Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McTwist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and McTwist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson 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.
McTwist throwing strikes but missing.
McTwist throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is trying to control the position but McTwist postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTwist wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
McTwist stops Johnson from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McTwist shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed McTwist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McTwist is keeping the position.
KC Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTwist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
McTwist is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is thwarting McTwist's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but McTwist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McTwist to get to his feet.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson lands with a straight right. McTwist didn't see that one coming.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTwist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but McTwist shrugs it off.
Johnson thuds his right hand into McTwist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTwist tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McTwist has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fingers McTwist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
KC Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to de liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTwist's head.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTwist.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McTwist.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fingers McTwist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
McTwist is not content to let Johnson control the position.
McTwist throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
McTwist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
KC 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KC Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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