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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McGrimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrimshaw comes into the arena with Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says blaring out of the sound system. Johnson has chosen Bulldozer as his entrance music. Ronny Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny McGrimshaw's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny McGrimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGrimshaw fails with the takedown.
McGrimshaw shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGrimshaw has time to react.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGrimshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny McGrimshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrimshaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
McGrimshaw wants to clinch.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrimshaw's head backwards.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGrimshaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGrimshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGrimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrimshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGrimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrimshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGrimshaw is breathing heavily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but McGrimshaw blocks nicely.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrimshaw is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGrimshaw's head.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. McGrimshaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by McGrimshaw!
Johnson is pulling down on McGrimshaw's head to control his posture.
Johnson keeping full guard, as McGrimshaw tries to pass.
Johnson pulls McGrimshaw in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrimshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGrimshaw scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrimshaw tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGrimshaw wants to clinch.
Johnson lands with a straight right. McGrimshaw didn't see that one coming.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
McGrimshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lunges at McGrimshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrimshaw's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrimshaw shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ronny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGrimshaw takes a step back to recover.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrimshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGrimshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson lands a jab to McGrimshaw's midsection.
McGrimshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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 McGrimshaw's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrimshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is thwarting McGrimshaw's attempts to control the position.
McGrimshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
McGrimshaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
McGrimshaw is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGrimshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson working McGrimshaw over with strikes.
McGrimshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrimshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but McGrimshaw dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrimshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGrimshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson thows a huge punch but McGrimshaw dodges it nicely.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but McGrimshaw dodges it nicely.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson thows a huge punch but McGrimshaw dodges it nicely.
Johnson is nestled in close to McGrimshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrimshaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ronny Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrimshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrimshaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of McGrimshaw's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrimshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGrimshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGrimshaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGrimshaw defending well though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGrimshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGrimshaw's head.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is nestled in close to McGrimshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson working McGrimshaw over with strikes.
McGrimshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson prevents McGrimshaw from improving his position.
Johnson working over McGrimshaw with some ground and pound. McGrimshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGrimshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGrimshaw gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
McGrimshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGrimshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. McGrimshaw should have avoided that one.
McGrimshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but McGrimshaw dodges it nicely.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is trying to control. McGrimshaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGrimshaw 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!
McGrimshaw doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGrimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGrimshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson distracts McGrimshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McGrimshaw is keeping the position.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrimshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrimshaw keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrimshaw is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 trying to control but McGrimshaw is working from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrimshaw 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 throwing strikes from guard but McGrimshaw blocks nicely.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Johnson!
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