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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mcconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Mcconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcconnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcconnell is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Mcconnell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcconnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Mcconnell trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Mcconnell is looking to improve his position.
Mcconnell is working hard here to advance position.
Mcconnell is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcconnell avoid being mounted?
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Mcconnell throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Mcconnell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson controlling Mcconnell's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mcconnell has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Mcconnell manages to pass to side control!
Mcconnell is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcconnell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mcconnell but great work by Johnson.
Johnson controlling the position.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcconnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Mcconnell.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Mcconnell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Mcconnell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcconnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Mcconnell.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mcconnell is avoiding it.
Richard Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcconnell looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Mcconnell drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is pulling down on Mcconnell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcconnell, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his foot on Mcconnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcconnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcconnell slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mcconnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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 gets back to full guard.
Mcconnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Mcconnell.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Mcconnell to the mat.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcconnell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcconnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Mcconnell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has Mcconnell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcconnell tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Mcconnell's guard.
Mcconnell is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Mitch Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mcconnell keeps moving.
Mcconnell trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcconnell looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
Mcconnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to advance position but Mcconnell won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mcconnell pushes him off.
Mcconnell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson pushes down on Mcconnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Mcconnell defends it.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mcconnell is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcconnell is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcconnell kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Mcconnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcconnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Mcconnell passes easily into half guard.
Mcconnell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Mcconnell eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson tries to roll over but Mcconnell keeps him under control.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Mcconnell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcconnell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mcconnell unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcconnell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Mcconnell's guard. A big mistake from Mcconnell there, giving up the dominant position!
Mcconnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcconnell is retaining full guard.
Mcconnell trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Mcconnell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Johnson!
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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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