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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Can't tell me nothing as his entrance music. 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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182 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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176 cm
28
184 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye West!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a combination that misses
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kanye West has been cut.
West has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnsson!
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanye West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West looks to clinch
and Johnsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
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!
Johnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West trying to control the position here.
Johnsson trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Johnsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
West misses with a body shot.
Johnsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
Johnsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnsson's guard.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West preventing the sweep.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnsson keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Johnsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanye West was stalling too much, according to the referee.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West misses with a takedown
and Johnsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnsson misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Johnsson.
That has opened up Kanye West's cut even more.
Johnsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
West misses with a double jab.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanye West's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West forces Johnsson back against the cage and clinches.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
West throws a leg kick but Johnsson moved away.
Johnsson misses with a combination
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Johnsson's head back.
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnsson is looking for a sweep.
Johnsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
West trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson passes to side control.
West struggling a bit here.
West is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnsson.
West defending against the ground and pound.
West trying to remain calm as Johnsson controls from the top position.
Johnsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
West is not content to let Johnsson control the position.
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.
An elbow from Johnsson crashes against the mat.
Johnsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Johnsson working away.
Johnsson controls the position from side control.
Jim Johnsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson works over West's head and body with a nice combination.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Johnsson misses.
Jim Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
West fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnsson in the body.
Johnsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Johnsson counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West misses with a looping right.
West tries to work over Johnsson's front leg with a kick but Johnsson checks it.
A jab lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West swinging wildly here.
Johnsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnsson somewhat.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West looks for a takedown but Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
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 Jim Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanye West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
West misses with a wild combination.
West moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsson.
West feints a jab promting Johnsson to slip. West then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West slips a jab and a cross from Johnsson.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsson sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnsson doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
West advances nicely into full mount.
West trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnsson is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
West with shots to the head and body - Johnsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnsson is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnsson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnsson gets back to half guard.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
Johnsson is not content to let West control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to pass to mount but Johnsson is defending the position.
Johnsson is trying to control but can't.
Johnsson moves into full guard.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnsson 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.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Jim Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
West passes Johnsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnsson gets full guard.
Kanye West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here.
West postures up.
West preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanye West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Johnsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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