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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony 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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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reed Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mckenzie's waist but Mckenzie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson pulls guard.
Mckenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Mckenzie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mckenzie is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Mckenzie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mckenzie is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson drops Mckenzie with a beautiful combination! Mckenzie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Mckenzie is rocked!
It looks like Reed Mckenzie has been cut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Mckenzie gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Oh Mckenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a huge takedown. Mckenzie is out but the ref is slow to react and Johnson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mckenzie lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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